Hanle is the perfect location for astronomical telescopes because of its altitude, which is approximately 4,500 meters above sea level.

TOI reports that India is already building paraphernalia for the TMT such as edge sensors, actuators and system support and software.

If Hanle gets the green signal, India will invest $212 million in the project. For the last three years, India has been involved in the project through its own departments, and Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and the IUCAA.